Case Report: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome-associated blood pressure fluctuations combined with simultaneous central retinal vein and artery occlusion

Especially in patients without conventional cardiovascular risks, this case implies that OSAS might be a separate risk factor for combined CRVO and CRAO. Intermittent hypoxia, sympathetic overactivity, and hypercoagulability are probably among the underlying mechanisms. Optimizing management plans in idiopathic retinal vascular occlusions seems to depend on early OSAS screening. Moreover, this case shows the possible therapeutic benefit of combining pharmacological and conventional treatments for complicated ocular vascular disorders.